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The Bugler: Concert Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Condensed Score

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The Bugler: Concert Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Condensed Score

The Bugler: Concert Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Condensed Score

By Edwin Franko Goldman, ed./arr. by Erik Leidzen

Grade: 3

Item: 36-B355901
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This work for solo cornet/trumpet and concert band, dedicated to Leonard B. Smith, was written in 1943 by the prominent band composer and founder of the American Bandmasters Association, Edwin Franko Goldman (1878-1956). The work was transcribed and arranged by Erik Leidzén (1894-1962), who treatment of Goldman's works is often credited with much of their success.

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Additional Details
Series: Master Band Series - LudwigMasters
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270393-5
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270393-2
UPC: 659359613715
SKU: 36-B355901
Instrumentation: Cornet or Trumpet Solo and Concert Band

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About the Composer: Edwin Franko Goldman

Edwin Franko Goldman (1878-1956) shaped American band music as both a visionary conductor and prolific composer. He founded the American Bandmasters Association and led the Goldman Band for decades, championing the concert band as a serious artistic medium at a time when many dismissed it as a secondary ensemble. His output spans marches, suites, and solos that remain central to the band repertoire today.

Goldman's gift for orchestration and gift for melody made his works accessible without sacrificing musical depth. The Bugler, written in 1943 near the end of his life, reflects his mature compositional voice and his enduring belief that band music could move audiences as profoundly as any orchestral work.

Why we love this

The Bugler bridges the gap between accessible Grade 3 writing and genuinely musical solo work. Rather than serving as mere accompaniment, the concert band part carries thematic material and harmonic interest, making this a true dialogue between soloist and ensemble. It's the kind of piece that sounds bigger and more impressive than its technical demands suggest, earning applause without exhausting young players.

What to expect

Lyrical and bright, with a character that recalls American outdoor band concerts and ceremonial music. The writing gives the soloist room to sing while the ensemble provides warmth and harmonic color, creating an intimate moment within a full band texture.

Who it's for

Directors programming a solo feature for a strong cornet or trumpet player who is ready for concert band exposure. This is ideal for students who need a vehicle to develop musicality and phrasing in a supported, collaborative setting rather than in isolation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the solo line with long-term phrasing rather than phrase-by-phrase articulation. Let the cornet or trumpet breathe at musical punctuation, not just at the end of every written phrase.
  • Balance the solo against the ensemble by having the band play with restraint in the opening sections. The soloist should shine without the wind section forcing volume.
  • Lock the solo entrance with the principal clarinet or first chair of your tonal anchor. A slight nod or breath cue will keep the ensemble responsive to the soloist's tempo and rubato.
  • Bring out counter-melodies in the band parts, especially in the lower voices. This prevents the arrangement from becoming one-dimensional and supports the soloist musically.

How to use it

Feature this as a concert centerpiece for your second or third selection, after the ensemble has settled in but before you tackle heavier repertoire. It works beautifully in mixed-genre programs where you need a showcase for a young soloist without programming an entire concerto.

Skills your students will build

  • Solo phrasing and long-line singing on a brass instrument
  • Listening and blending with an ensemble while maintaining a featured voice
  • Balance and negotiation between soloist and accompaniment
  • Interpretation of standard American band literature

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